Der Wandel begleitet in 12 kleinen Prosastücken einen Einzelgänger wider Willen auf seiner Odyssee durch die fühllose Fremde einer modernen Großstadt. Die Schrecknisse und Enttäuschungen, die auf seinem Weg liegen, überlagern sich in der gleichermaßen kunstvollen wie verspielten Prosa mit teils apokalyptischen, teils utopischen Traumbildern und Visionen, sodass die Nachtseite der Stadt offen zutage liegt. Der schmale Band führt die Leserin nicht zuletzt auf die Abwege und Treppengänge einer verstiegenen Suche nach Sinn und Halt im Wirrsal existentialer Widersprüche. Wie ein Torbogen neigt sich über die Schwelle des Buches versöhnlich die Hoffnung, wer immer im Gefühle geistiger Verwandtschaft oder unter stillem Vorbehalt die Reise wagte, trete verwandelt hinaus.

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS 2009-2010 EDITION inspires students to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidt provide an unbiased and concisely organized overview of this essential subject, updated with complete Election 2008 coverage and wholly redesigned for even greater reader appeal. The text's fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship. To reinforce this theme, the text emphasizes continual critical thinking about political issues and encourages students to become involved in the political process. With a keen understanding of the needs and interests of today's students, the authors incorporate abundant current examples, including increased coverage of the impact of the Internet and other media, to stimulate learning and excitement. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and their processes. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY encourages students to experience the excitement that comes with being an engaged and informed citizen and provides them with the tools they need to get involved. In this new edition, the authors offer even more examples of students who have made a difference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS 2011-2012, International Edition inspires students to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidt provide an unbiased and concisely organized overview of this essential subject, updated with complete Election 2010 coverage and the latest on the economic downturn and recovery policy. The text's fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship, emphasizing continual critical thinking about political issues, and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With a keen understanding of the needs and interests of today's students, the authors incorporate abundant current examples, including increased coverage of the impact of the Internet and other media, to stimulate learning and excitement. The text is redesigned for even greater reader appeal.

Making an impact is easier than you think—all it takes is the power of one. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 2009-2010, ALTERNATE EDITION, 14e is an exciting text that uses intriguing, real-life examples and hands-on exercises to engage you in the fascinating intricacies of American government and inspire you to find your place in the political process. As it presents concepts, the text offers specific ways you can participate in the process and make an impact, illustrating how seemingly small steps such as sharing an opinion with a local politician, registering to vote, or viewing a town council meeting on local access cable can truly make a difference. Issue discussion, comparison, and debate offer ample opportunities to sharpen your critical thinking skills, and the new edition also includes expanded coverage of the 2008 presidential election. The powerful online Resource Center helps you maximize your time and course results through quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, active learning models, simulations, and internet activities that enable you to put yourself in the place of political scientists when facing a political issue or decision. Engaging and inspiring, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 2009-2010, ALTERNATE EDITION, 14e helps you discover the importance of active, informed citizenship. Again and again, you will see that all it takes is the power of one to make a difference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS 2011-2012 EDITION inspires students to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidt provide an unbiased and concisely organized overview of this essential subject, updated with complete Election 2010 coverage and the latest on the economic downturn and recovery policy. The text’s fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship, emphasizing continual critical thinking about political issues, and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With a keen understanding of the needs and interests of today’s students, the authors incorporate abundant current examples, including increased coverage of the impact of the Internet and other media, to stimulate learning and excitement. The text is redesigned for even greater reader appeal. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Students are often hesitant to become involved in the political process. One book changes that. American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition, 14e uses intriguing examples and hands-on exercises to engage students in the fascinating intricacies of American government -- inspiring them to participate in the political process. As it introduces concepts, the text points to specific ways students can participate, showing how individuals -- including students -- can make a profound impact. It illustrates that active participation can be as simple as calling a local politician to share an opinion, registering to vote, or viewing a town council meeting on local access cable -- demonstrating how small steps can make a difference. Helping build students' critical thinking skills, discussions end with questions that prompt students to consider each concept from their point of view as well as the points of view of others and weigh the varying viewpoints. The 14th edition's powerful new administrative DVD and an innovative online Resource Center help instructors maximize their time and student results. The text also includes expanded coverage of the presidential election. Engaging and inspiring, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, 14e helps students discover how active, informed citizenship does make a difference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes/King's "American Government and Politics Today, Brief," 12th Edition, brings the American political system to your fingertips in engaging, thought-provoking and easy-to-understand ways. Whether you are new to American politics or follow events regularly, this book provides information, examples and analysis for a deeper understanding. Written with Generation Z in mind, the text explains American politics and how it impacts your life, now and in the future. The text helps you make sense of issues like COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, trade wars and cyberattacks, while learning to be an informed citizen and participant in the political process. Praised for it's brevity, balanced coverage and clarity, the text's colorful design, political news and analysis help explain fundamentals of the U.S. government, its political system and how it impacts life.

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